County record · fips 51740 · Virginia
Portsmouth CityVA
Democratic ×13 since 1976reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections
The Long Record
31 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+39.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
29–2
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
17/31
55% of its elections
Closest election
1956
D+2.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | -70.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +48.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -46.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1936 | +44.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +44.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
97,190
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$60,491
2024 dollars
Non-white
65%
Rural
0%
Age 65+
15%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.